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Spiny Oak Slug Moth

Euclea delphinii

Description:

1/2in from wingtip to wingtip, Light brown segmented abdomen, furry hunch on back. outer wings were dark brown with rusty brown and lime green markings. Haven't seen one like this before.

Habitat:

spotted in west central ga. Our backyard is framed by both woods and field and I have several flower gardens.

Notes:

this moth appeared when I let the dogs out and turned the outdoor lights on.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Spiny Oak-slug Moth
Euclea delphinii Spiny oak slug - Wikipedia


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1 Comment

robert emond
robert emond 5 years ago

Momsavang,
Please consider joining and adding your spottings to my Neighborhood Mission. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/2168...

Thanks,

momsavang
Spotted by
momsavang

Georgia, USA

Spotted on May 13, 2018
Submitted on May 14, 2018

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